Sport, Active Health & Fitness Qualifications

Sport, Active Health & Fitness Qualifications 2013/14

Keep in Contact If you would like to register with VTCT to receive monthly updates or if you have any queries regarding our Sport, Active Health & Fitness qualifications please contact us. Tel: +44 (0)23 80 684 500 Email: customerservice@vtct.org.uk For technical information on our Sport, Active Health & Fitness qualifications please contact Eileen Baron, Development Officer for Sport and Active Leisure. Email: eileenbaron@vtct.org.uk VTCT Prysmian House Dew Lane Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 9PX Sport, Active Health & Fitness www.vtct.org.uk

About VTCT VTCT is a specialist awarding organisation for the Sport, Active Health & Fitness sector. Our full qualification package also covers Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing & Barbering, Complementary Therapies, Hospitality & Catering and Business Support. VTCT is a Government approved awarding organisation offering National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and other Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs). VTCT has awarded world class qualifications since 1962 and has been at the forefront of developing the vocational system of qualifications in the United Kingdom. VTCT also awards qualifications internationally; countries include Italy, Malta, Cyprus, Kenya, India and South Africa. Further expansion into overseas markets is one of VTCT s goals. VTCT is involved in many of the new initiatives being introduced into the education system including the Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE)/Wales (SASW), the embedding of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS), Principal Learning Wales, and Wider Essential Skills Wales. At the same time we are keeping abreast of many other developments in line with Government reform. VTCT will continue to strengthen its presence in the vocational qualifications market in the United Kingdom, where qualifications from VTCT are offered at over 700 colleges of further education and private training centres. Our vision is to become the lead specialist awarding organisation for the service industries. VTCT is a charitable organisation and has helped many charities and projects with grants, ranging from 5,000 up to 2 million, specifically in the fields of education and physical disfigurement. Our vision is to become the lead specialist awarding organisation for Sport, Active Health & Fitness.

Making strides into Sport, Active Health & Fitness Our portfolio of qualifications in Sport, Active Health & Fitness has grown extensively over the last few years and we now offer a comprehensive suite of qualifications for the industry. VTCT prides itself on offering qualifications that meet the needs of the industry now and in the future ensuring learners have the greatest chance of pursuing their desired career. We also work collaboratively with centres to develop programmes tailored to meet individual market needs. We offer NVQs and VRQs, with levels ranging from Entry Level to Level 5. We have strong links with SkillsActive and REPs and are determined to become the market leading awarding organisation in this footprint. This further expansion means that existing VTCT centres can make extensive savings by offering the entire faculty s/department s provision through VTCT. In addition, centres will receive all the benefits that VTCT offer including:»» A one-off competitive and all-inclusive fee which includes registration and certification, online assessments, and Linx2Record - VTCT s new e-portfolio.»» Two free external verification visits per year»» Discounted Apprenticeship framework bundles»» Direct access to technical specialists to support teaching and assessment»» Regular updates and CPD opportunities Growing industry: All VTCT prices can be found in the VTCT Fees and Qualifications booklet on our website - www.vtct.org.uk The sport and active leisure industry continues to expand as the trend to stay fit and healthy grows. One of the biggest demographic trends which supports the growth of the health and fitness industry is our aging population. Multiple factors project that more qualified people will be needed to work in the sport and active leisure industry. VTCT will be at the forefront, to ensure that suitable qualifications are available to meet the ever growing diverse needs of the market. 4 Sport, Active Health & Fitness index of qualifications

Our Strengths Exceptional customer service and technical support We know the key factors that are considered when choosing your awarding organisation. Due to our size, we provide a personal and customer focused approach. We will support you wholeheartedly and take personal responsibility for ensuring your qualifications run as smoothly as possible, after all, your success is our success. We have technical experts in all the sectors in which we operate. They are on hand to provide technical support and guidance at all of the planning, delivery and assessment stages of a VTCT qualification. Responsiveness At VTCT we pride ourselves on our responsiveness. We not only listen to our customers, we also respond. If there is a qualification that you desire that is currently not available, we can collaboratively develop a programme of study that is tailored to your needs. It is this active approach that has made VTCT the UK s leading awarding organisation in the hair and beauty sector. The qualifications At VTCT we have been working with industry specialists, employers and Skills Active to develop a comprehensive portfolio of Sport, Active Health & Fitness qualifications that will be available from August 2012. Qualifications range from Level 1 to Level 5 and include the new SASE/ SASW Apprenticeship frameworks, the Foundation Learning Tier (FLT), and NVQs and VRQs. All qualifications have been developed in line with the needs of employers and to maximise public funding opportunities. www.vtct.org.uk 5

Our Sport, Active Health & Fitness qualifications National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) QN VTCT code Qualification title Credits 501/0723/9 AF10192 VTCT Level 1 NVQ Award in Sport and Active Leisure (QCF) 10 600/0382/0 AF20104 VTCT Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership (QCF) 30 600/1392/8 AF20105 VTCT Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services (QCF) 20 501/0718/5 AF20103 501/0718/5 AF20102 501/0718/5 AF20100 501/0718/5 AF20101 VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (QCF) Exercise and Physical Activity for Children VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (QCF) Exercise to Music VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (QCF) Gym-Based Exercise VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (QCF) Water-Based Exercise 37 38 39 38 501/0722/7 AF30087 VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training (QCF) 48 600/2432/X AF30255 VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sports Development (QCF) 64 6 Sport, Active Health & Fitness index of qualifications

Our Sport, Active Health & Fitness qualifications Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) - Level 1 QN VTCT code Qualification title Credits 500/8420/3 AD10SAL VTCT Level 1 Principal Learning in Sport and Active Leisure - 600/3511/0 WD10SAL VTCT Level 1 Principal Learning in Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) - 500/4158/7 AD1HB0P VTCT Level 1 Foundation Project - 600/1819/7 AF10245 VTCT Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management (QCF) 8 600/1816/1 AF10246 VTCT Level 1 Award in Active, Healthy Living (QCF) 7 600/2289/9 AF10254 VTCT Level 1 Award in Assisting Health Related Activity Sessions (QCF) 3 600/3831/7 AF10328 VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Preparation for Event Volunteering (QCF) 13 600/2302/8 AF10250 VTCT Level 1 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services (QCF) 37 600/8784/5 AF10485 VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure Studies (QCF 36 Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) - Level 2 QN VTCT code Qualification title Credits 500/8421/5 AD20SAL VTCT Level 2 Principal Learning in Sport and Active Leisure - 600/3512/2 WD20SAL VTCT Level 2 Principal Learning in Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) - 500/4159/9 AD2HB0P VTCT Level 2 Higher Project - 500/7393/X AF20018 VTCT Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning (QCF) 6 500/7528/7 AF20021 VTCT Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Training Sessions (QCF) 5 500/9648/5 AF20023 VTCT Level 2 Award in Activity First Aid (QCF) 2 500/8722/8 AF20095 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (QCF) - Exercise and Physical Activity for Children 23 500/8722/8 AF20094 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (QCF) - Exercise to Music 24 500/8722/8 AF20092 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (QCF) - Gym-Based Exercise 24 500/8722/8 AF20093 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (QCF) - Water-Based Exercise 25 600/2288/7 AF20251 VTCT Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services (QCF) 40 600/7035/3 AF20469 VTCT Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training Sessions (QCF) 3 600/8743/2 AF20470 VTCT Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling Sessions (QCF) 4 600/8632/4 AF20487 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Sports Studies (QCF) 55 600/8631/2 AF20486 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Exercise, Health and Fitness Studies (QCF) 43 600/6156/X AF20452 VTCT Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise (QCF) 6 600/8193/4 AG20482 VTCT Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid (QCF) 2 600/8171/5 AG20483 VTCT Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (QCF) 1 www.vtct.org.uk 7

Our Sport, Active Health & Fitness qualifications Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) - Level 3 QN VTCT code Qualification title Credits 500/8422/7 AD30SAL VTCT Level 3 Principal Learning in Sport and Active Leisure - 600/3513/4 WD30SAL VTCT Level 3 Principal Learning in Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) - 500/4161/7 AD3HB0P VTCT Level 3 Extended Project - 600/6735/4 AF30455 VTCT Level 3 Award in Designing Physical Activity Programmes for Antenatal and Postnatal Clients (QCF) 6 600/6738/X AF30456 VTCT Level 3 Award in Designing Physical Activity Programmes for Older Adults (QCF) 6 600/6736/6 AF30457 VTCT Level 3 Award in Designing Physical Activity Programmes for People with Disabilities (QCF) 6 501/0496/2 AF30083 VTCT Level 3 Award in Applying Hot and Cold Techniques in Sport and Active Leisure (QCF) 5 500/7395/3 AF30019 VTCT Level 3 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning (QCF) 8 500/7365/5 AF30020 VTCT Level 3 Award in Instructing Sports Specific Conditioning (QCF) 4 501/1577/7 AF30081 VTCT Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity (QCF) 6 500/9525/0 AF30024 VTCT Level 3 Award in Taping and Strapping for Sport and Active Leisure (QCF) 5 500/8809/9 AF30080 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Exercise to Music (QCF) 31 500/8721/6 AF30079 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (QCF) 36 500/8017/9 AF30029 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF) 30 600/2250/4 AF30252 VTCT Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services (QCF) 47 600/4756/2 AF30401 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (QCF) 38 600/8787/0 AF30488 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Exercise, Health and Fitness Studies (QCF) 53 600/7050/X AF30473 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Mat-Based Pilates (QCF) 37 600/8635/X AF30489 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Preventing Injuries in Sport and Active Leisure (QCF) 63 600/8174/0 AG30484 VTCT Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF) 3 Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) - Level 4 and 5 QN VTCT code Qualification title Credits 500/7797/1 AF40022 VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF) 20 600/9981/1 AF40524 VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for Management of Low Back Pain (QCF) 16 500/8554/2 AF50030 VTCT Level 5 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF) 37 Certificates of Excellence QN VTCT code Qualification title Credits - CERTEX VTCT Certificate of Excellence For exceptional learners on Level 2 or above qualifications 8 Sport, Active Health & Fitness index of qualifications

Apprenticeships Apprenticeships in Sport, Active Health & Fitness (England) VTCT Package Code AI20044 AI20046 AA30047 AA30045 Apprenticeship Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Sport and Active Leisure VTCT Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Instructing Exercise and Fitness VTCT Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Activity Leadership Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Sport and Active Leisure VTCT Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Sports Development VTCT Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Advanced Fitness Apprenticeships in Sport, Active Health & Fitness (Wales) VTCT Package Code AI20072 AI20074 AA30073 Apprenticeship Foundation Level Apprenticeship in Sport and Active Leisure VTCT Foundation Apprenticeship in Instructing Exercise and Fitness VTCT Foundation Apprenticeship in Activity Leadership Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Sport and Active Leisure VTCT Apprenticeship in Advanced Fitness www.vtct.org.uk 9

CPD opportunities Book Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Courses near you The following Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses can be booked and run at your centre. For further information or to book a course please contact VTCT via Tel: +44 (0) 23 8068 4500 or Email: events@vtct.org.uk. An introduction to kettlebells: level 2 taster course Course overview A introduction to the benefits of Kettlebell training, learning basic moves, enough to incorporate into training sessions and provide a taster for the Kettlebell level 2 course. Hours: 3 hours CPD Entry requirements This course is designed for Sport, Active Health & Fitness tutors, teachers and fitness instructors with a good general knowledge and understanding of exercise physiology Cost: 660 for a maximum of 12 delegates Essentials of exercise: prescription and performance Course overview This highly interactive workshop covers the latest exercise prescription guidelines for health related fitness. The day will cover a mix of underpinning theoretical knowledge and practical performance of many commonly used exercises. The day will look at common faults in performance and the essential elements of effective exercise programming. Hours: 7 hours CPD Entry requirements VTCT tutors, teachers and assessors who are qualified in gym instructing and/or personal training. Ideal for anyone teaching or assessing the gym instructor or personal training course. Cost: 850 for a maximum of ten delegates Introduction to Pilates and core stability principles Course overview Entry requirements This course provides the attendee with an overview of basic core This course is designed for VTCT sports and fitness tutors, health anatomy, core stability and Pilates principles. The practical element professionals and fitness professionals who have a good baseline of the course will teach the learner basic Pilates exercises and the knowledge in anatomy and physiology and exercise principles. practical application of the discussed Pilates principles. The course will close by discussing the benefits of core stability training in fitness, sports conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Hours: 7 hours CPD Cost: 850 for a maximum of ten delegates Thai massage Course overview Introduction and awareness of Thai Massage techniques and the importance of cultural understanding and manner whilst conducting this specialist massage. Hours: 5 hours CPD Entry requirements VTCT beauty therapy and complementary therapy tutors qualified to level 3 in Beauty Therapy, Complementary Therapies or body massage Cost: 1350 or up to a maximum of ten delegates 10 Sport, Active Health & Fitness index of qualifications

Employment and further study opportunities For learners completing a VTCT qualification in Sport, Active Health & Fitness VTCT Level 4 qualifications Employment Specialist exercise professional (Low back pain) Sports massage therapist Strength and conditioning coach Sports massage therapist VTCT Level 3 qualifications Employment Personal Trainer Exercise referral instructor Sports development Older adult specialist (fitness) Pilates instructor Disabled adult specialist (fitness) VTCT Level 2 qualifications Employment Gym instructor Studio instructor (resistance, exercise to music, kettlebells, cycling) Chair based fitness (teaching physical activity in care homes etc) Aqua instructor Children instructor Activity leader (sports clubs, children) Sport coach Leisure centre (operational, maintenance) VTCT Level 1 qualifications Employment Leisure attendant Sports groundsman Sports retail Activity leader (assistant) Leisure centre reception Event work (e.g. sports events) Full time qualifications which could lead into further study / higher education University degrees in sport/fitness (list is not exhaustive) Level 3 Diploma in Exercise health and fitness Level 3 Diploma in Preventing injuries in sport and active leisure Level 2 Diploma in Exercise, health and fitness Level 2 Diploma in Sports studies Level 1 Certificate in sports studies Biomechanics PE teacher Physiotherapist Rehabilitation / injury Leisure management Sport and exercise science Sport and media Sports coaching Sports development Sports lecturer Sports management Sports nutrition Sports psychology Sports science Sports therapy Strength and conditioning/performance www.vtct.org.uk 11

Online support As a VTCT centre you will benefit from an array of support to help your experience of delivering a VTCT qualification in Sport, Active Health & Fitness both enjoyable and efficient. Our highly qualified customer service team are available by phone or email to offer you all the support and information you need at a time that is convenient to you. You will also have free access to Linx2. Linx2 is our innovative online system that will streamline the qualification delivery experience and support your learners. Linx2Online Online registration and certification Linx2Achieve Paper and online testing resources Linx2Exchange Documents and file store Linx2Learn Online learning resources Linx2Record VTCT s user-friendly e-portfolio Linx2Product Order record of assessment books online In addition, VTCT has an online shop for all your specialist book and resource needs. You can access the VTCT shop through our website. VTCT s Linx2Record e-portfolio Gym manual VTCT's new learning resource for students undertaking the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym) (AF20092) will be available this autumn. The 100-page manual costs only 15 and covers the knowledge, understanding and skills within the Instructing Gym-based Exercise unit of the qualification. This new resource provides guidance and activities that reinforce learning and develop practical skills. It focuses on preparing, instructing and supervising, and concluding and reviewing gym-based exercise sessions. The role of the instructor is diverse and requires thorough knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of areas (i.e. anatomy and physiology, exercise training principles, client support and motivation, health and safety, programme and session planning and competence in teaching/instructing sessions). If you would like further information or to purchase a copy of the VTCT gym manual contact our Customer Service department via Tel: +44 (0) 23 8068 4500 E-mail: customerservice@vtct.org.uk Sport, Active Health & Fitness brochure_v7